University of Phoenix Week 4 Rhetorical Triangle in Use Discussion

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In class this week we introduced counterarguments and overcoming objections through acknowledging their origin is generally tied to one (or multiple) components of thought:


Cognitive Dissonance: Our preconceived ideas about a topic or position
Debatable Fact: Factual information we believe which refutes an argument or position
Personal Bias: Tangible barriers or physical/mental limitations that restrict acceptance of an argument or position

Considering our discussion this week, as well as our previous conversations, answer the prompts below regarding the New York times opinion article "Hooked on Our Smartphones"

  1. Provide a 1 paragraph objective summary of the article
  2. Identify where the author uses part of the rhetorical triangle in connecting with the audience or building credibility. Is this successful in your opinion? Why or why not?

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The article is titled Hooked on our smartphones by Jane E. Brody(2017) and revolves
around smartphone addiction as a social concern. The author expresses their concern for current
and future g...

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